The framework for the cast of "Dancing with the Stars" has become pretty well set over the years: a handful of athletes, a Disney channel star, a soap actor, a couple of singers, a couple of comedians, a reality star and one or two nostalgic "where have they beens."

The success of any season rests on how well the producers fill out their dance card. The season 16 cast looks to have a good mix of entertaining personalities and potentially decent dancers.

Our choice for the early betting favorite has to be Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman, who will be paired with the ever-popular Mark Ballas.

But don't count out the two placed to promote Disney/ABC products: Zendaya Coleman is the star of the Disney Channel show "Shake It Up," which is about teen dancers. She is paired with Val Chmerkovskiy. ABC soap stars usually have done well, winning twice and often lasting long into the season. This year's candidate is Igno Rademacher of "General Hospital," who draws Kym Johnson as a partner.

Less likely to win but more likely to amuse us are comics D.L. Hughley and the often-annoying, rarely predictable Andy Dick. We didn't think much of Kellie Pickler as a singer on "American Idol," but she was entertaining. D.L. gets to dance with Cheryl Burke, Andy draws rookie pro Sharna Burgess, and Kellie gets Derek Hough.

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